A Conversation with the Inventor of the Microprocessor, Federico Faggin, on Quantum Mechanics, Artificial Intelligence & Consciousness.

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Federico Faggin invented the technology which made the microprocessor possible His semiconductor memory technology was adopted by Intel, and the microprocessor revolution began. Federico went on to found a number of businesses- and was additionally responsible for the technology that makes the touchpads and touchscreens on our modern day devices…
17-09-2025 19:41:09
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A Conversation with One of the World’s Foremost Experts in Quantum Computing, Scott Aaronson.

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview, I speak to one of the world’s foremost experts in Quantum Computing, Scott Aaronson. Scott is Schlumberger Centennial Chair of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin, and director of its Quantum Information Center. His research interests centre around the capabilities and limits of quantum…
17-09-2025 19:45:36
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The Future of Artificial Intelligence, A Conversation with Mo Gawdat, Author of Scary Smart.

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Artificial intelligence is smarter than humans. It can process information at lightning speed and remain focused on specific tasks without distraction. AI can see into the future, predicting outcomes and even use sensors to see around physical and virtual corners. So why does AI frequently get it so wrong? The…
04-10-2025 15:56:29
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A Conversation With Steve Jurvetson, One of the World’s Most Successful Venture Capitalists & Investors.

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Steve Jurvetson is the Co-Founder of Future Ventures. He is an early-stage venture capitalist with a focus on founder-led, mission-driven companies at the cutting edge of disruptive technology and new industry formation. Steve was the early VC investor in SpaceX, Tesla, Planet, Memphis Meats, Hotmail, D-Wave, The Boring Company, Zoox…
04-10-2025 16:13:00
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Quantum Theory & Our Understanding of Everything

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
The philosophy of science has sought to introduce order into the chaos of existence by replacing supernatural and mystical with reason, logic and frameworks. Like most of our progress as a species- this isn’t a smooth curve, but unpredictable leaps forward in our knowledge that create platforms from which humanity…
04-10-2025 16:26:24
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A Conversation with Peter Diamandis on How Technology is Transforming Every Aspect of our Lives.

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
To understand more about the exponential changes affecting our culture, economy and society; I spoke to entrepreneur, author and thought leader, Peter H. Diamandis – Founder & Executive Chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, Executive Founder of Singularity University  and Co-Founder of BOLD Capital Partners.  Peter was recently named by Fortune as one…
04-10-2025 16:31:02
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